This tiny Estonian house can be taken anywhere

Good news for anyone who missed the comforts of home while traveling. The Estonian designers managed to create a tiny house with complete functions like a shelter in general. But this 'house' can be dismantled, packed and taken anywhere.

As quoted by news.com.au on Friday, October 14, 2016, the 'house', named Koda, measuring 23 square meters and can be built independently. Inside is consisted 1 bedroom, 1 main room, kitchen, bathroom, terrace and a stair leading to the upper floor.

The tiny house is designed for easy assembling and dissembling. (Pictures from: http://adf.ly/1eu3C2)

Uniquely, this house already has the point connections for water, electricity, and waste disposal. This product also designed to produce and store energy independently when it was built in remote areas. According to the Kodasema (the company where the Koda's designers band together), almost all concrete structures of this tiny house can be disassembled in less than 7 hours.

This house is designed to be packed up and carted around as well as has a well-equipped bathroom. (Pictures from: http://adf.ly/1eu2qd)

"Most of our quality of life depends on the house and the proper location that fit our needs. When choosing a place to stay, there may be a risk in these two things. The house and the apartment in general can not be moved, but the Koda can. It stands alone, not embedded in the ground, and the design and structure allows the preparation and demolition many times." said Kodasema.

Quite a few people can fit inside. (Pictures from: http://adf.ly/1eu3C2)

The tiny house include four layers of window and vacuum insulated wall so that the temperature inside remains comfortable. These modular units can be combined to fill the wider region.

Now, the sales of Koda units are still limited in Estonia at a price of AU $126 thousand or equivalent to Rp.1,25 billion. Reportedly this product was nominated as the Best mini project in the World Architecture Festival 2016 to be held in Berlin in November to come. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NEWS.COM.AU]

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MV Agusta launched new motorcycle model again

MV Agusta, the renowned Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the new limited edition motorcycle models again. Yes, previously they launched the F4Z Superbike in late August, and now they re-launched the 2017 model of MV Agusta F3 675 RC  motorcycle.

As quoted from Motofire on Friday, October 14, 2016, mentioned that the motorcycle is only made as much as 350 units in all over the world. Not surprisingly, then their market target are very specific, namely the wealthy speed enthusiasts.

MV Agusta F3 675 RC Special Edition. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1etzXg)

In order that the bike's owners more pride, the MV Agusta even complement the motorcycle with an ownership certificate, which states that the motorcycle is the original, and completely manufactured at their factory in Schiranna, Varese, Italy.

Not only that, some aesthetic extras such as granting of the signatures of MV Agusta racer who ever riding these motorcycle on the race track, especially in the Supersport World Championship competition such as Jules Cluzel and Lorenzo Zanetti.

The motorcycle specifications is indeed admirable. By the using of three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 675 cc, so made the F3 675 RC can burst the power up to 128 horsepower at 14,400 rpm and 71 Nm of torque at 10.900 rpm.

MV Agusta only made the F3 675 RC Special Edition as much as 350 units in the world. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1etzXg)

Where the engine power is managed by an instrument called the MV Agusta Motor and Vehicle Integrated Control System (MVICS), ie a system that integrates the ride-by-wire throttle features with four riding options, as well as eight-level of traction controls.

Those extraordinary engine performance numbers above is supported by the Marzocchi front suspension that can be adjusted manually, as well as the Sachs rear suspension. While the braking system uses the Brembo products.

With all these advantages, it is no wonder if the 2017 MV Agusta F3 675 RC motorcycles have high priced. Yes, these motorcycles are sold at £12,950 or equivalent Rp.206,34 million.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins.... ••• [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOFIRE]

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The latest electric car of India

Indian manufacturers do not want to miss to developing electric cars. For example, Mahindra & Mahindra is preparing to expand their e2o electric car. This new model is Mahindra e2o Plus. So far, Mahindra & Mahindra has not revealed the shape of this car. They only show a sketch of the electric car.

Teaser image of Mahindra e2o Plus. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eomaY)

Meanwhile, Mahindra e2o Plus is expected to present with 13.9 kWh battery that is used to supply the power for the electric motor. The ability to accelerate from 0-40 mph takes five seconds with a top speed of 101 km per hour.

The electric car mileage is probably not much different from the existing model. Where, e2o Plus can run as far as 127 km with one full charge battery.

Teaser image of Mahindra e2o Plus. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eomaY)

So far Mahindra e2o has been marketed in two variants. Lowest variant set at US. $16,155 and the TechX at $19,885. Well, the e2o Plus is expected to be between two existing variants. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | INSIDEEVS]

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The dangers lurk for those who go to Mars?

Maybe you need to think twice if you want to enroll into a travel package that offers a vacation to Mars. A recent study shows, a 225 million kilometer journey to the Red Planet is not only cause chronic jet lag, but there are great danger lurks behind it. In the study published in Scientific Reports found that levels of cosmic radiation exposure to the tourists can cause brain damage, anxiety, and chronic dementia.

The Red Planet, Mars. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eoqNM)

Though the United States is planning a trip to Mars in the next two decades. Last year, NASA released a three-stage plan of a journey to Mars, where sending humans to the Red Planet expected will be done in the 2030s. Although set foot on Mars sounds like fun, but there are a number of negative impact of the mission. Some scientists are also worried about the serious problem of black carbon.

As the research in 2010 was found that black carbon emissions from outer space travel will lead to an increase in temperature at the poles and estimated to threaten the Arctic, Antarctic, or even the Earth.

Sightings of Earth seen from space. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eoqNM)

However, these studies could not be concluded, even some companies repeatedly stressed that outer space travel provide a little threat to the environment. Even the Virgin Galactic said that the sub-orbital trip is more environmentally friendly than the New York to London flights.

Until now, no one person who knows exactly how to outer space travel would have an impact to the Earth. If the refrigerator can pose a threat to the environment, it seems is not excessive when one considers the outer space trip can be bad for the Earth. And there has been no spacecraft capable of carrying humans to travel seven months or longer. Not including the plan to bring them back to Earth, which is not yet known how.

Medical experts also are not sure what the physical consequences are experienced by people who are trying to travel in a high-radiation environment, in a long time. Furthermore, it remains unknown how humans could survive, eat, breathe, drink, on the barren planet, without water and oxygen.

Have we already deserve to go to Mars?

In the opinion column on CNN, the United States President Barrack Obama wrote, "We've been exploring in every planet in the solar system - something that can not be done any other nation." (What is meant by Mr. President is not the man who is sent to the planets beyond the Earth, but the spacecraft.)

A trip to another world or space travel indeed sound very luxurious and exclusive, although in fact there are many real problems that must be resolved on the Earth first. For example, people in Flint, Michigan, not all have access to clean water to drink, not to mention the suffering and poverty in underdeveloped countries.

CEO of SpaceX, Elon Musk looks down from the SpaceX's Dragon V2 space capsule during the inauguration in Hawthorne, California, in May 29, 2014. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eoqNM)

Not only the country's ambition to go to Mars. The founder of a number of technology companies are also competing to reach the Red Planet in advance. For example, recently Boeing's CEO has said that he believes his company rocket became the first to land on Mars. While it is Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, also claims his rocket is the best.

Even, Justin Bieber, Ashton Kutcher, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Katy Perry are a number of world's celebrities who have paid US $250,000 (approximately Rp.3.2 billion and listed to a sub-orbital space travel with the Virgin Galactic.

Currently the world is facing a real crisis, ranging from climate change, education, health, war, gender inequality, and a number of other crucial issues. But on the other hand, there are a handful of people spend a lot of money and focus to realize their ambition to reach the Mars, which is considered by many people is not the crucial thing. What do you think? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ]

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Segoni's gold plated café racer

Maybe it's not the time anymore storing gold at home or bank vault. Then, if you think to save them on a motorcycle? Perhaps the the Italian motorcycle home modifications, Segoni Special was the one that make it happen.

Segoni Special G800 Oro. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eqYoC)

Well, the Italian motorcycle home modifications renowned always produce something unique with high creativity and has been made since 1974. However the company also has a way of lifting the motorcycle look unique and deserved to show at the INTERMOT 2016 exhibition in Germany some time ago.

The Milan-based company create Segoni Special G800 Oro, where in Italy and Spain 'Oro' means "Gold", which is then translated by Segoni Special into a café racer styled motorcycle, and supported by 24-karat gold plated on its chrome molibdenum frame.

Segoni Special G800 Oro frame is plated in 24-karat gold. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eqYoC)

Segoni Special G800 Oro powered by a Kawasaki Z800 engine, and equipped with OZ Racing wheels, Marzocchi forks, Brembo M4 brakes, aluminum tank, hand made swingarm, Arrow twin exhaust and Bitubo shock absorber, meaning this made-in-Milan machine is (nearly) an all-Italian affair. The machine is capable of producing a power of 113 hp and 83 Nm of torque.

Enhance the motorcycle appearance, a carbon layer also covers the tail and some part of the gas tank. This gold plated café racer only made in limited numbers, ie 20 units and priced at €58,000 or equivalent to Rp.832 million.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins.... ••• [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MCN]

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This sports car powered by saltwater

It had appeared at the Geneva Motor Show 2014, the Quant e-SportLimousine sports car concept managed to amaze the visitors. Not only because of its design that combines a sporty and futuristic concept, but also its driving force. Yes, the sports car is powered by saltwater.

The concept car of NanoFlowcell brings the technology ever used the US space agency (NASA). But mechanically, the car is not as simple as imagined, which is just to fill the tank with sea water.

The nanoFlowcell-powered Quantino prototype. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1enLwc)

Based on development models on display at the Geneva Motor Show 2015, Quantino, the concept works like a glimpse of batteries or accumulators. There are two tanks that are used each with a capacity of 159 liters. The both tanks are filled with different liquid electrolyte, one positive and the other negative. Both are separated by a membrane, but there is a meeting point of the two types of the liquid where the results of the meeting to produce electricity.

Left side view of saltwater-powered Quantino prototype. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1enLwc)

Quantino electric motor capable of producing the power up to 136 hp. The car's acceleration from 0-100 kilometers per hour can be achieved in 5 seconds with a top speed of 200 km/h. Although still a prototype, but the car has been legally to be used on public roads.

So, how can the salt water can drive the wheels of a car? The salt water, called the bi-Ion that is both organic and inorganic salt solution. NASA did research in 1970 but gave up because of the energy it produces is so weak. 

Dashboard view of saltwater-powered Quantino prototype. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1enLwc)

However, the findings were further developed by NanoFlowcell. Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of NanoFlowcell, Nunzio la Vecchia curious to be able to refine these findings. After 16 years of deepening, he was able to find a breakthrough of electric energy from the brine whose energy is able to beat the lithium ion batteries.

Unfortunately, Vecchia reluctant to reveal his findings because the patent is still pending. But he's a give a little leak. Each bi-Ion contain positive and negative charges.

Quant e-Sportlimousine. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1BycA9L)

Automobiles pumping liquids through the membrane and meet at one point and produce electricity. Saline had met the then evaporate and disappear in the air. Nevertheless the liquid is not dangerous anymore.

Over time, the liquids in the tank will be depleted. The tank can be filled again with saline so the next. The advantage, salt water easily produced and widely available. But not just any salt water, there is still a secret formulation by NanoFlowcell.

The NanoFlowcell twin-nozzle pump. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1enLwc)

NanoFlowcell continues to develop its products. However affirmed by Vecchia, his company not a car manufacturer but rather engaged in the field of technology. And cars ever made, as well as Quantino, Quant e-Sportlimousine will not be sold. 

However NanoFlowcell already in talks with the major automotive companies to explore the sale of this technology in 2017.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BBC]

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